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Meet the Student Ambassadors
Notre Dame Law School’s Student Ambassadors are current 2Ls and 3Ls who are excited to offer their unique insight into our community. If you have questions about the student experience at NDLS, feel free to email them at lawadmit@nd.edu. To contact a specific ambassador, simply name them in the subject or greeting of your email.
For more specific questions about the application and admissions process, please contact the admissions staff after reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions.
Steven Henderson, 3L ( Ambassador Coordinator )
Hometown: Madison, AL
Area of Law Studied: Business Law, Constitutional Law, Nonprofit Law
Undergraduate career: B.S., Public Policy, Liberty University (2023)
NDLS extracurricular activities: Married and Engaged Law Students, Christian Legal Society, Journal of International and Comparative Law (Editor-in-Chief), Moot Court Board (Brief Writer/Oralist), Religious Liberty Clinic (Transactional Advising)
Legal work: I spent both of my summers working as a summer associate at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, in their Nashville, Tennessee, office, working primarily in employment law, construction litigation, tribal law, and general corporate law.
Future Plans and aspirations: I will be returning to Womble Bond Dickinson after I graduate as a business litigation associate.
Why did you choose NDLS? I chose NDLS for four reasons. First, although I'm not Catholic, I am a Christian, and it was important to me that my law school would provide a space for me to explore how my faith interacts with my view of the law, politics, and the role of the lawyer and judge in society. Second, I had a background in politics before coming to law school, and I wanted to go to a place that would allow me to express my views freely and not try to force me into an ideological box. Third, I didn't really know what I wanted to do when I came to law school, and NDLS gave me the sense that I could learn anything I wanted to while I was here and that I could go anywhere in the country I wanted to go and do any kind of work I wanted to do. Fourth, when I visited campus as an admitted student, I was blown away by how kind everyone was, how much respect the students had for each other, and the organic rapport I saw between students and faculty members.
Zachary Boeckmann, 2L (Ambassador Coordinator)
Hometown: Westphalia, Missouri
Area of Law studied: Transactional
Undergraduate career: United States Military Academy at West Point
NDLS extracurricular activities: Military Veterans Law Society
Legal work: Veterans Legal Clinic; IP Litigation Summer Associate
Future plans and aspirations: National Security and Defense Law
Why did you choose NDLS? Truly, it has been the best choice for me and my family. We have been welcomed with open arms and have found it to be an incredibly supportive community; not only in my academic endeavors, but also in the ways it supports my wife and children.
Sarah Donovan, 2L (Ambassador Coordinator)
Hometown: I'm originally from Miami, FL, but I grew up in Atlanta, GA. After graduating from university, I spent 16 years living and working in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the UK.
Area of Law studied: I am especially interested in Labor and Employment, Education Law and Higher Education Law.
Undergraduate career: In college, I studied mathematics, and I spent two years working in the finance office for an NGO in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Then, I worked in international schools as a high school math teacher and school administrator. I also spent time as professor for students enrolled in a master's degree program for aspiring school administrators.
NDLS extracurricular activities: In addition to my work with the admissions office, I am President of both the Education Law Forum and the Older, Wiser Law Students group. I am also the Secretary of the Christian Legal Society. I am passionate about helping students find their community here at NDLS! When I am not in the law school, I am on my road bike cycling through the local corn fields.
Legal work: I spent my 1L summer working at the Notre Dame Clinical Law Center and as a research assistant for Professor Kristina Swanson. I also worked with high school students in Notre Dame's Summer Scholars program, which is a pre-college program that allows students to come to campus to study Law for two weeks.
Future plans and aspirations: For my 2L summer, I will be a summer associate at Eversheds Sutherland in their Washington, D.C., office. After graduation, I hope to work in Labor and Employment and either Education Law or Higher Education Law.
Why did you choose NDLS? I chose NDLS because of the community. I have made wonderful friends here in the law school. The professors here are amazing--they are invested in getting to know the students and helping the students be successful both in and out of the classroom. And I knew I wanted to be at a law school where faith is viewed as an integral part of who we are, as individuals and as a community.
Josh Arsulowicz, 3L
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Area of Law studied: Corporate/M&A Law, Tax Law
Undergraduate career: BBA from Loyola University Chicago (Supply Chain Management and Finance)
NDLS extracurricular activities: Business Law Forum, Transactional Law Society, GALILEE, intramural sports
Legal work: The past two summers, I was a summer associate at Miller Johnson in their Grand Rapids office, primarily in the Corporate/M&A practice group, with some estate planning work as well. I am currently in the transactional advising section of the Religious Liberty Clinic, and have had externships with William Blair and Legal Aid of Western Michigan.
Future plans and aspirations: I will return to Miller Johnson in the Corporate/M&A practice group.
Why did you choose NDLS? I chose NDLS for a few key reasons. First, it has an incredibly strong reputation and an alumni network with connections across the United States. Additionally, from my visits, I felt the common belief at NDLS that a legal career requires you to not just help yourself, but to give back to others, which was important to me. Similarly, it was a place where I was able to integrate my faith and my studies. As a cherry on top, the beautiful campus and the chance to be at college football games on fall Saturdays made the decision that much easier.
Anna Capps, 3L
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Area of Law studied: Criminal Law, Constitutional Law
Undergraduate career: Political Science
NDLS extracurricular activities: SBA Merch Chair, Public Interest Law Forum, Women's Legal Forum
Legal work: This past summer I split my summer between a local civil defense firm and the United States Attorney's Office in my hometown. Prior to that, I worked for a federal district court judge. In college, I interned at the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General for two years!
Future plans and aspirations: TBD!
Why did you choose NDLS? I applied to over a dozen law schools, and none felt like the right fit. When I got into NDLS, I knew immediately that it was the right choice. I liked the idea of living in a small town and having a close-knit community, as well as learning from some of the nation's top legal scholars/professors. I committed to NDLS within 24 hours of being accepted, having never toured, and haven't regretted my decision at all since!
Elsie Connell, 3L
Hometown: Oak Park, IL
Area of Law studied: International Law, Cyberlaw, Intellectual Property Law
Undergraduate career: John Carroll University
NDLS extracurricular activities: Art, Cultural Heritage, and Museum Law Society, President; NDLS Run Club, Co-President; Women's Legal Forum; Special Education Law Clinic
Legal work: Prior to law school I worked full time at a boutique litigation firm in Chicago for two years. My 1L summer I was a Summer Associate a full service mid size firm in Chicago called Croke, Fairchild, Duarte & Beres in Chicago. During my 2L summer I was a Summer Associate at Greenberg Traurig LLP in their Chicago office doing general and IP litigation.
Future plans and aspirations: I will be returning to Greenberg Traurig LLP in their Chicago office working in the Intellectual Property Litigation Group.
Why did you choose NDLS? Growing up just outside of Chicago, the Notre Dame name has always loomed large. While traditional factors like rankings and post-graduate opportunities were important in my decision, it was ultimately the NDLS community that stood out. At Notre Dame, students and professors engage with one another in meaningful ways. With small class sizes and no sections, the collegial culture is unmistakable. I also identify strongly with the idea of becoming a “Different Kind of Lawyer,” and it is clear that the entire NDLS community embraces that commitment.
Lydia Beachum, 2L
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Area of Law studied: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Not for Profit Organizations, Election Law
Undergraduate career: Politics and International Affairs & Art History at Furman University
NDLS extracurricular activities: Journal of International and Comparative Law, American Constitution Society, Women's Law Forum
Legal work: During my 1L summer, I was a Summer Associate in the litigation group at Winston Taylor in New York City.
Future plans and aspirations: I will be returning to Winston Taylor this summer, and hope to develop a career in New York City focused on complex commercial litigation with a strong amount of pro bono work as well.
Why did you choose NDLS? I chose Notre Dame Law School because I wanted a legal education grounded in both academic excellence and a strong sense of community. From the beginning, I was drawn to Notre Dame’s emphasis on service, collaboration, and using a legal education to make a meaningful impact. The Law School is at the heart of Notre Dame’s campus, which speaks to how much it is truly a part of the broader Notre Dame experience. Coming from a small undergraduate institution, I loved the opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself while still finding the close-knit environment I valued. Notre Dame offered me that sense of community alongside a national network and opportunities across the country. Go Irish!
Maria Valera, 2L
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Area of Law studied: Antitrust Law; Administrative Law; Constitutional Law
Undergraduate career: B.A. in Economics and Business from Rice University, Class of 2024
NDLS extracurricular activities: Notre Dame Law Review, Notre Dame Moot Court Board, St. Thomas More Society, Christian Legal Society
Legal work: 1L Summer at the Office of the Indiana Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division; 2L Summer at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP as a Summer Associate
Future plans and aspirations: I hope to return to Faegre Drinker after graduation as a business litigation associate and build an antitrust practice.
Why did you choose NDLS? I chose NDLS because I actually wanted to attend Notre Dame for undergrad, but I could not afford it at the time. So it was always at the top of my list for law school. I visited campus before applying and fell in love with it right away.
Ana Obergfell, 3L
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Area of Law studied: Immigration Law, Corporate Law, and Transactional Law
Undergraduate career: Political Science and French Studies, Boston University, 2022
NDLS extracurricular activities: Immigration Clinic, Women's Legal Forum, Journal of Legislation, American Constitution Society, Business Law Forum
Legal work: Before law school, I worked as a corporate paralegal for two years. During my 1L and 2L summers, I was a transactional summer associate at Foley Hoag LLP in Boston.
Future plans and aspirations: After graduation, I will be returning to Foley Hoag LLP in Boston, where I hope to build a corporate law career focused on emerging companies and venture capital and private funds. Alongside this practice, I plan to continue doing pro bono immigration work.
Why did you choose NDLS? I chose Notre Dame for its tight-knit community and small class sizes. Professors know your name and genuinely invest in your development as both a future lawyer and a person. NDLS also has an incredible alumni network and great tailgates!
Lexi Allen, 2L
Hometown: Canton, GA
Area of Law studied: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Education Law
Undergraduate career: Princeton University, 2025
NDLS extracurricular activities: Staff Editor, Notre Dame Law Review; Membership Coordinator, Federalist Society; Sorin Fellow, de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture
Legal work: In college, I interned with the Army JAG Corps' criminal law division. During my 1L summer, I worked as a research assistant for Professor O. Carter Snead.
Future plans and aspirations: I will spend my 2L summer at Jones Day in their New York City office.
Why did you choose NDLS? I chose Notre Dame Law School because it has the best faculty of any law school. What I could never have imagined as an incoming student was just how supportive Notre Dame's professors would be—not only of my academic pursuits, but also of my personal and spiritual growth. I’m so grateful to attend a law school that cares about the flourishing of its students across all dimensions of life.
Ella Cain, 3L
Hometown: Edina, Minnesota
Area of Law studied: Trademark law, Constitutional law, Data Privacy and Ai, and Exoneration
Undergraduate career: University of Notre Dame, 2024
NDLS extracurricular activities: Moot Court, Mock Trial, Exoneration Justice Clinic
Legal work: 1L Summer: Reed Smith Chicago 2L Summer: Reed Smith Chicago
Future plans and aspirations: Working for a firm doing data privacy and artificial intelligence related work
Why did you choose NDLS? Having gone to Notre Dame for my undergraduate degree, it has always been clear to me that the community at Notre Dame is uniquely warm and collegial. That community does not stop at the law school. In addition to the community, it was important to me to be able to continue my work with the Exoneration Justice Clinic which is a program that is not offered at most law schools. Finally, it was also important to me to be surrounded by the brightest and most ambitious peers possible which I found at NDLS.
Liam Addy, 2L
Hometown: Culpeper, Virginia
Area of Law studied: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Jurisprudence
Undergraduate career: University of Virginia 2024, B.A. in History & Psychology
NDLS extracurricular activities: Saint Thomas More Society, Notre Dame Law Review, Federalist Society
Legal work: Prior to Law School, I worked for one year as a Gary L. McDowell Fellow at Landmark Legal Foundation. During my 1L Summer, I was a Judicial Intern to Justice Sarah K. Campbell of the Tennessee Supreme Court. For my 2L Summer, I will be a Summer Associate at the Washington, D.C. office of McGuireWoods.
Future plans and aspirations: In the long term I hope to return to the Washington, D.C. area to have a career in government investigations or administrative law. Before that, however, I would like to clerk.
Why did you choose NDLS? When I visited Notre Dame Law after receiving my acceptance letter I knew that this was the place I wanted to spend my three years of law school. Every person I met with had nothing but good things to say about their peers and professors, and I could tell NDLS is an environment where people can grow both personally and professionally. Also, you can do anything in the legal field with a Notre Dame Law degree. After a year at Notre Dame I can honestly say there is no place I'd rather be!
Joseph McGill, 2L
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Area of Law studied: Corporate Law and Transactional Law
Undergraduate career: Creighton University, 2022
NDLS extracurricular activities: Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, Business Law Forum, Married & Engaged Law Students Organization, Saint Thomas More Society, GALILEE Public Interest Immersion Program
Legal work: Prior to law school, I worked full-time as an M&A analyst at Koley Jessen in Omaha, NE. Last summer, I was a summer associate at Koley Jessen. I am currently externing in the legal and compliance division at William Blair in Chicago.
Future plans and aspirations: Next summer, I will be a summer associate at Ropes & Gray in the Chicago office. I hope to develop a career in corporate transactional law.
Why did you choose NDLS? I chose Notre Dame Law School because I wanted a rigorous legal education, strong career opportunities, and a holistic student experience. NDLS stood out for its professors who invest in their students, a close student community and alumni network, and real support for students with families. It is also a place where I am able to cultivate my faith and where the law is treated not just as a career, but as a vocation. Go Irish!
Mitchel DeBoskey, 2L
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Area of Law studied: IP
Undergraduate career: Science-Business
NDLS extracurricular activities: Military and Veterans Law Society, Journal on Emerging Tech
Legal work: IP litigation summer internship
Future plans and aspirations: IP litigation
Why did you choose NDLS? I love the culture and dedication to service.